A national survey of associate degree mental health programs

Young, Carl E.; True, John E.; Packard, Mary E.

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“…These programs had graduated an estimated 15,000 persons as of June, 1975. A t least 4,000-5,000 more graduates per annum are projected for the next few years. A number of authors have described the development, growth, and characteristics of associate degree mental health programs (Baker, 1972;Danzig, 1970;Hadley, True & Kepes, 1970; King & Baker, Note 1 ; Kurland, 1970; True, Young & Packard, 1974;Vidaver, 1972Vidaver, , 1969Wellner & Simon, 1969;Young, True & Packard, 1974).…”

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A national study of associate degree mental health and human services workers

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Packard

1976

J. Community Psychol.

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A random sample of 140 graduates of associate degree mental health/human services programs were studied to determine their work activities, adequacy of work performance, and job satisfaction. Seventy‐seven percent were employed in relevant human services jobs. On site interviews with these workers and their supervisors revealed that they were performing virtually the entire range of traditional mental heath service functions and performing them well. A majority were satisfied with their work, although low salary levels and restricted opportunities for future advancement were recognized as problems. Many were receiving little supervision and the user agencies had, for the most part, not developed appropriate in‐service training programs. The findings appear very supportive to the notion that the mental health associate is a valuable new source of manpower for the mental health/human services field.

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Packard

1976

J. Community Psychol.

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International Handbook of Behavior Modification and Therapy

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Curricula of associate degree mental health/human-services training programs

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1978

Community Ment Health J

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Over 100 community college programs engaged in training people for mental health/human-services employment were studied in order to describe the curriculum most generally offered and variations most frequently found. In general, the programs have developed similarly: major emphasis on experiential learning of group dynamics, on techniques of interpersonal assistance, and on apprenticeship field work experience; and lesser emphasis on the organizational aspects of care and on relevant theoretical literature. Nevertheless, substantial differences exist between programs; for example, the specialization of the curriculum, the credit awarded for field work experience, and the types of settings used for field placements.

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A national survey of associate degree mental health programs

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A national study of associate degree mental health and human services workers

A national study of associate degree mental health and human services workers

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Curricula of associate degree mental health/human-services training programs

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